GRE Word List

OBSTREPEROUS

marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous

The meaning of the word obstreperous is marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous.

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WordMeaning
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
fraileasily led into evil